Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program provides a professional practice doctorate in nursing that is designed for applicants to matriculate at two entry points: post baccalaureate or post master’s degree with a major in nursing. The degree prepares you for a career with a focus on one of the following advanced professional practice specialties:

Community Behavior

Direct Practice

Leadership/Administration

Practitioner/Educator

The sequence of courses provides the DNP graduate with the skills to assume leadership in meeting the healthcare needs of clients in a variety of settings; the program has an emphasis on the care of vulnerable populations.

Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice is competitive; only a
limited number of applicants will be admitted to the program.

Application Deadline

Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is competitive. DNP applications are accepted to NursingCAS, www.nursingcas.org, by May 1 only. We do not admit DNP students in the spring or summer.